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Craftsman Concrete May 11, 2021 by Jeremy Cox Exposed Aggregate Polished Concrete Concrete is a mixture of cement, sand, and rocks of various sizes. These ingredients tend to separate by size, so the surface of the slab is mainly cement, with the rock packed a significant distance below.
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Polished Concrete Aggregate Exposure Chart - replaces the CPAA Aggregate Exposure Chart. Important changes include the elimination of the medium aggregate surface exposure level and the approximate surface cuts depths for all classes. In its place, new classes with more exact percentage ranges are used to measure exposed aggregate.
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Using a surface retarder Today, most contractors expose aggregate by spraying a chemical surface retarder onto the slab surface immediately after placing and finishing. This delays the set and gives them the flexibility to remove the cement paste up to a day or so later, either by scrubbing or pressure washing.
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Salt & Pepper Concrete Salt and pepper concrete uses fine aggregate to achieve a lightly grounded floor finish. The floor exposes small aggregates and sands. This type of floor is common in department stores. Exposed Aggregate Concrete This type of concrete floor is heavily grounded to expose medium or large aggregates.
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Polished concrete floors with exposed aggregate is a whole new ballgame! Regular polished concrete is a pretty straight forward job for us. When you start talking polished concrete floors with exposed aggregate, there are a few more things to consider.
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Compare the four classes of aggregate exposure and three levels of gloss outlined by the Concrete Polishing Association of America. At a level 3 polish, your concrete floors will really begin to shine and clearly reflect side and overhead lighting.
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Our modern techniques such as staining, polishing, and stamping, can transform concrete to look like high-end materials such as flagstone and marble for just a few dollars. For basic decorative concrete applications, expect to pay $2-$8 per square foot. You might pay $8-$15 per square foot for mid-range applications and $20 and up for.
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On an exposed aggregate polished concrete floor, up to 1/4th of an inch of surface concrete is removed, leaving medium aggregate and large aggregate exposure. On this install, the goal is consistent aggregate exposure. To achieve this, the slab must be carefully and repetitively ground with very aggressive diamond tools.
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Exposed Aggregate: This layer lies below the cream and salt and pepper layers and is made from the coarse aggregate in the concrete mix design. Grinding removes 1/8 - 1/4-inch from the surface, revealing this layer. The process should ideally begin within 3 days after the concrete is poured.
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An exposed aggregate floor utilizes the decorative qualities of a concrete mix's aggregates and the strength and longevity of the structural slab. It requires an aggressive cut on the floor,.
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Exposed aggregate polished concrete floors combine strength and durability with the beauty of exposed aggregates. The process involves grinding the concrete to reveal embedded rocks, creating a unique finish. They require careful consideration during the concrete mix process. The cost varies based on porosity, gloss level, and square footage.
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Compare the four classes of aggregate exposure and three levels of gloss outlined by the Concrete Polishing Association of America. Learn the differences bet.
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Exposed aggregate polished concrete ( just like a normal polished concrete floor) is very similar to sanding wood. We use large machines to mechanically grind and reveal the aggregate in a concrete floor.
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Exposing a Concrete Beauty Royale Concrete found a well-preserved concrete substrate under 65 years of grime, then gave the slab a new life with an exposed aggregate polish. May 18, 2012.
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An exposed-aggregate surface is obtained by placing concrete and then removing the outer 'skin' of cement paste to uncover decorative coarse aggregate (either batched into the concrete mix or seeded onto the surface). Because of its durability and skid resistance, an exposed aggregate finish is ideal for most flatwork including: Sidewalks Driveways
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Sand loss can occur in substandard concrete that is either very soft or that has a poor mix design. Polished concrete needs to be properly hardened or densified during the polishing process. This increases the surface hardness and provides better gloss. If applied properly, these can harden the concrete to a point, and a grout coat can be.